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Short animated drama

The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim (2018): Cast

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The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim is a 2018 short animated drama directed by Tom Rourke, starring Adam McNicol. It runs 6 minutes.

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The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Director
Tom Rourke
Genres
Animation , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim About?

The premise of The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim without spoilers.

A charming animation tells the story of a penguin living on a remote, rocky island. Feeling isolated from her colony, she struggles with her inability to swim, a key skill for penguins. Despite these challenges, she is portrayed as inventive, resourceful, and strong-willed, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity and longing for connection.

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Cast & crew

The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim Cast

Adam McNicol stars in The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim. Directed by Tom Rourke.

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The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim?

The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim runs 6 minutes.

When was The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim released?

The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim was released on November 19, 2018.

Who directed The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim?

The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim was directed by Tom Rourke.

Who is in the cast of The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim?

The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim stars Adam McNicol.

Does The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim have a post-credit scene?

No. The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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